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Suspects identified in Casey’s robbery
(Local News ~ 01/19/21)
Over the weekend, Brazil Police Department officials confirmed two suspects allegedly involved in the January 3rd robbery at Casey’s General Store had been identified. “We really appreciate the community’s cooperation and support,” Brazil Police Department Detective Graig Bass said about a case report filed at the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office late Friday afternoon...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: A place called Donaldsonville
(Community News ~ 01/19/21)
Donaldsonville is now a memory! It was a small community of unpretentious homes with privies and coal sheds along the alleys at the back of the lots. It was six blocks long and three blocks wide. It was isolated from Brazil proper by Stout’s Furniture Factory on the west. ...
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Dorothy Dumas-Fagg
(Obituary ~ 01/19/21)
Dorothy Dumas-Fagg, 98, died at Asbury Towers in Greencastle, Indiana, on Jan 11, 2021. She was born Dorothy Mae Grissom, on Dec. 23, 1922, in Cory, Indiana, to Thomas Riley Grissom and Edrie "Bebe" (Johnson) Grissom. The oldest of five children, Dorothy grew up with her...
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James “Jim” Snyder
(Obituary ~ 01/19/21)
James “Jim” Snyder, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 17, 1949 in Brazil, Indiana to the late James and Janet (Lawson) Snyder. Jim attended Staunton High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Christine Tickner on November 17, 1996. Jim worked as a janitor for the Clay Community Schools, and as a security guard for Great Dane and Columbia Records...
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HONOR ROLL: Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Community News ~ 01/19/21)
Second Nine Weeks First grade All A’s: Katherine Allen, Lynlee Burns, Wyatt Gilbert, Juliana Jabbour, James Lodge, Elyse Powell, Lilah Scully, and Ava Solomon All A’s and B’s: Camden Haltom, Trey Montague, Bella Moody, and Sadie Wheeler Second grade...
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Morrison authors casino bill
(State News ~ 01/19/21)
State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) filed legislation that would repeal a requirement for Vigo County’s casino to make one-time payments to other communities with gaming establishments to help offset potential revenue losses from increased competition...
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Lucas named to Chancellor's Honor Roll; season to begin Feb. 7
(College Sports ~ 01/19/21)
MARTIN, Tenn.—The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2020 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.. ...
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CRADLES board thanks community for generosity
(Community News ~ 01/19/21)
Dear Editor: The CRADLES of Clay County, Inc. Board of Directors wishes to express their deep appreciation for the donations and support from individuals, organizations, agencies, churches and foundations. These generous donations and grants to this family learning ministry have made it possible to advance the mission of CRADLES which is to provide children with developmentally age appropriate learning experiences while providing parents with the support they need to further their education and/or continue in the workforce.. ...
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HONOR ROLL: Meridian Elementary School
(Community News ~ 01/19/21)
FIRST GRADE ALL A’S: Abigail, Gibson, Abigail Greenwell, Jacob Greenwell, Sadey House, Lennon Sanabria, Haisley Smith ALL A’S & B’S: Eli Biddle, Matthew Fisher, Rylan Hood, Kinleigh Knight, Danika Roberts, Aniyah Shaw SECOND GRADE ALL A’S: Korra Boller, Paisley Davis...
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HONOR ROLL: Clay City Jr.-Sr. High School
(Community News ~ 01/19/21)
GRADE 7 ACADEMIC DISTINCTION – Harper Dorta, Alex Edwards, Kambryn Rhodes, Emma Vansickle. HIGH DISTNCTION –Aiden Boyce, Liam Pair DISTINCTION – Keegan Neiswinger, Karlee Smith, Tessa Stagg GRADE 8 ACADEMIC DISTINCTION – Marlee Blankenship, Ethan Edwards, Adalynn Schopmeyer, Luke Swearingen, Connor Tucker, Amelia Withers...
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AROUND THE WIC: Edgewood girls clinch at least tie
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/21)
Edgewood’s girls clinched at least a tie for first place in the Western Indiana Conference basketball standings with their win over Owen Valley on Friday. The Mustangs completed league play at 9-1 in the full round-robin schedule, and can only be tied if one of the other four teams with one loss — South Putnam, Sullivan, Northview and Indian Creek — runs the table...
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Clay Community Schools has swearing-in ceremony for board members
(Local News ~ 01/19/21)
The COVID-19 restrictions were upheld during the school board of trustees "Swearing-In Ceremony" at the Clay Community School Corporation's Administrative Building Thursday. Clay Circuit Judge Joseph Trout was on hand to provide the oath of office to elected trustees.
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Virginia Gail Smoak McIlrath
(Obituary ~ 01/19/21)
Virginia Gail Smoak McIlrath, age 77, of Newington, Ga., passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born in Screven County to the late Louie and Mattie Lee Smith Smoak. She was a retired Postmaster, having worked at the post office in Harmony, IN for over 30 years and was a member of Newington United Methodist Church. ...
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Velma 'Darlyne' Knauer
(Obituary ~ 01/19/21)
Velma “Darlyne” Knauer, 63, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, on January 17, 2021. She was born on March 11, 1957, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of William and Creola (Lutz) Frazier. She attended Brazil High School and later graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in Computer Science. ...
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Fowler's game-winner finishes off Terre Haute North
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/21)
On paper, Tuesday night’s boys high school basketball matchup between Northview and visiting Terre Haute North looked like one that could go down to the wire. Rarely do those type of games live up to the billing. But the Knights and Patriots made sure it was one to remember...
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